Pakistan, June 16 -- Amid rising regional tensions, 350 Pakistani nationals-mostly pilgrims-have returned from Iran via the Taftan border, according to official sources. The group also included 45 students. Authorities confirmed that the returning individuals will now be transported to Quetta as part of coordinated repatriation efforts. This is part of Pakistan's ongoing initiative to ensure the safe return of its citizens from conflict-prone areas.

Just a day earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the evacuation of 450 Pakistani pilgrims from Iran had been completed. He also assured that efforts are underway to safely bring back Pakistani students.

In a post on social platform X, Dar emphasized tha...